Charge Amazon account - how it works
To add money to your Amazon account, you can either top it up once or set up an automatic top-up. This is even possible with cash. We have put together all the important information about the options for you in this practical tip.
Top up Amazon account once
With the so-called "Amazon.de voucher top-up" you can book money into your customer account. This credit can then be used later for purchases from Amazon.
- To do this, navigate to this Amazon website in the browser and log in to your customer account.
- Select a predetermined amount or enter your desired amount.
- Then confirm your selection by clicking on "Next".
- Now choose either credit card or direct debit as your payment method. Unfortunately, payment by invoice is not possible here.
- By clicking on "Buy now", the selected amount will be credited to your account within a few minutes.
Automatically top up Amazon account repeatedly
If you need credit to your Amazon account more frequently, you can have it charged automatically at various intervals.
- You specify the settings on this Amazon page.
- Choose between a regular automatic top-up and a top-up after reaching a certain account balance.
- Then enter the desired amount for the regular top-up.
- Now select the desired interval and enter the start date, if you wish.
- However, if you decide to top up according to your account balance, first enter the desired amount for the top-up. Next, next to "If your credit falls below or below:", enter the amount that will be used to top up your account with the desired amount.
- Either credit card or bank details are currently available as payment methods.
- With a click on "Save setting for automatic recharge" your automatic recharge is set up.
Top up Amazon account with cash payment
With the new "Top up on-site" function, you can now top up your Amazon account via cash in various shops.
- Up to now, it has been possible to top up your account with cash in the shops of Avec, K Kiosk, U Store, P&B Press & Books, Cigo and the service points of Deutsche Bahn.
- First you need to generate a barcode using the link on the Amazon website. This is unique, the code always remains the same.
- You can now print it out or have it sent to your smartphone.
- Then go to one of the participating stores and show the barcode. Then state the desired amount and pay it in cash.
- The money is then transferred to your Amazon account and is ready for shopping.
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The Amazon customer hotline will help you with any questions.